Formula One News — July 2013

JULY 11, 2013

F1 extends media pitlane ban to all sessions

F1 authorities have clamped down even harder on pitlane safety protocols, in the wake of the Nurburgring incident.

JULY 10, 2013

Alonso not tiring of life at Ferrari

Fernando Alonso has given a short life to speculation he might soon tire of failing to win titles with Ferrari.

FIA test rules a blow for Mercedes, Ferrari

The FIA has bad news for Mercedes and Ferrari this week.

Teams disagreeing over next tyre change

A new row is brewing in F1, as teams contemplate the next change to the specification of Pirelli's 2013 tyres.

Lauda say mandatory pitlane helmets are crazy

Niki Lauda thinks F1's governing body should stop short of overreacting in the wake of the Nurburgring pitlane incident.

Vettel on track for fourth title

According to Niki Lauda, Sebastian Vettel is "clearly" on track to win a fourth consecutive world championship.

Ecclestone says no to Sauber bailout

Bernie Ecclestone has ruled out intervening directly to help the embattled Sauber team survive.

Lotus admits Grosjean's 2014 seat not secure

Lotus could enter the 2014 season with an all-new driver lineup.

Organiser sure Ecclestone to honour Monza contract

Monza official Federico Bendinelli insists he is not worried Bernie Ecclestone might be preparing to axe F1's historic Italian grand prix.

Zylon visor saved Chilton in Germany

Max Chilton can thank the FIA's latest safety standards after returning home uninjured from the German grand prix.

Allison move would be 'brilliant' for Ferrari

Jul.10 (GMM) Gary Anderson, a veteran formula one engineer, thinks James Allison is the right man to join Ferrari.

Damon Hill's son quits motor racing

Josh Hill, who earlier wanted to be F1's first ever third-generation champion, has quit motor racing.

JULY 9, 2013

Lotus confirms Hulkenberg talks

Eric Boullier on Tuesday confirmed reports Nico Hulkenberg is a candidate to drive for Lotus in 2014.

F1 reacts quickly to injured cameraman incident

F1 is reacting quickly to the incident on Sunday that could have cost a television cameraman his life in the Nurburgring pitlane.

Banned Mercedes wants Silverstone test for safety

Mercedes is pushing to appear at next week's young driver test, despite its FIA ban as a result of the 'test-gate' scandal.

Buemi tips Red Bull to sign Raikkonen

Sebastien Buemi, a recent Toro Rosso driver and now Red Bull reserve, has tipped the world champions to sign Kimi Raikkonen for 2014.

Hamilton says tyres costing him 2013 title bid

Lewis Hamilton says Pirelli's tyres are ruining his shot at the 2013 title.

Teams consider fallout of mid-season tyre chaos

In the fallout of Sunday's German grand prix, teams are assessing what impact the tyre shakeup had on their performance.

JULY 8, 2013

Race Report - King Of The Ring

German GP - Race Report

Grosjean rescues career with Nurburgring podium

Romain Grosjean may have rescued his formula one career on Sunday by returning to the podium at the Nurburgring.

2013's F1 tyre saga races ahead to Hungary

After the chaos of Silverstone and the subsequent boycott threats, there were no more exploding tyres throughout the Nurburgring weekend.

Domenicali not commenting on Allison rumours

Stefano Domenicali has refused to comment on speculation former Lotus technical director James Allison is definitely headed to Ferrari.

Will weak showing cost Massa his seat?

Having earlier recovered his career-jeopardising form, Felipe Massa is once again at risk of falling into another spiral that could cost him his Ferrari seat.

Sauber admits suppliers not being paid

Peter Sauber has denied reports employees of his struggling Swiss team are going without pay.

F1 to improve safety after cameraman incident

F1 could be set to improve safety in the pitlane, after a cameraman was lucky to escape with his life in Sunday's German grand prix.